HBV Lao by Cynthia Nguyen

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HBV Lao by Cynthia Nguyen

• Part 6 of 6
• Slides 18 to 24

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The Hepatitis B Initiative

• History In 1997, Leslie Hsu co-founded HBI at
  Harvard University. HBI is dedicated to raising
  awareness among Asian Americans about hepatitis
  B.
• HBI-DC A faith-based model, working with pastors
  and leaders of the congregation

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A Faith-Based Model

• In 2002, HBI-DC partnered with the Korean Central
  Presbyterian Church (KCPC) to develop a
  faith-based, outreach initiative.
• Developed a 3-tier public health approach to
  increase hepatitis B awareness
• (1) educational seminars,
• (2) screenings, and
• (3) vaccination events.
• After Sunday Services, provide hepatitis B
  seminars and screening/vaccination events.

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Bringing HBI-DC to the Community
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
How to get started
Education
Screening/Vaccination
Volunteer Training

• Forms
• Handouts
• Supply List

• Pre/Post test
• Instruction sheets

• Timeline

• Booklet
• DVD
• Myth/Fact
• Talking Points
• Testimonials

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Korean Campaign Results

• 1568 individuals screened 33 individuals
  diagnosed as chronically infected with hepatitis
  B
• As much as 46 of our participants are uninsured
• Approximately 78 had a 3 shot vaccination
  completion rate

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Hopefully soon,
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We Welcome you to Join us in the Fight to
Eliminate HBV and Liver Cancer Worldwide